First probable Illinois case of monkeypox reported in Chicago

Public health officials said they are working with the CDC and the patient's doctors to identify anyone he might have been in contact with while he was infectious.

• Jun 2, 2022

The Healing CHI reaches out to Black and Brown men to remove stigma of talking about mental health

At The Healing CHI, they are looking to change the narrative around male vulnerability through yoga.

• May 30, 2022

Chicago, suburbs, collar counties now at high community risk level for COVID-19, CDC says

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the advance to the high risk level was coming.

• May 26, 2022

Chicago expected to move to "high risk" for COVID-19 on Friday, but no return to mask or vaccine mandates

"We are not reinstating the mask or vaccine requirement mandates, because the health system in Chicago remains stable."

• May 26, 2022

Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection

The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.

• May 23, 2022

Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population

It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.

• May 23, 2022

FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11

There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.

• May 17, 2022

Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks

Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.

• May 16, 2022

COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston

The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.

• May 15, 2022

Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health

Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.

• May 11, 2022

CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides

Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.

• May 10, 2022

Mayor Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access ahead of possible overturn of Roe v. Wade

"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.

• May 9, 2022

Chicago moves to medium risk level for COVID-19; masks recommended indoors again

"Chicago moving into the Medium Level does not mean a citywide mask mandate, restrictions on public gatherings, or reinstatement of vaccination requirements at this time," Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.

• May 6, 2022

FDA announces strict limits on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The reason is a rare, but serious risk of blood clots.

• May 5, 2022

COVID-19 cases could soon be at 'medium risk' level in Chicago

As COVID-19 cases slowly rise in Chicago, city health officials say the city could be at "medium risk" level in a matter of days.

• May 3, 2022

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